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We moved to our new location, 5 Ogunsiji Close at Allen about four weeks ago and we are already feeling at home!

Allen, a highbrow area in Lagos with a good road network making it easily accessible from different parts of the state has its avenue (Allen Avenue) lined with departmental stores, hotels, commercial banks and telecommunication offices. A next-door neighbor to Alausa, the seat of the Lagos State Secretariat and offices of the Governor and Deputy-Governor of Lagos State.

Just away from the hustling and bustling of Allen Avenue is the beautiful serene environment of Ogunsiji Close, the ensuing tranquility of the area makes it an impeccable choice to situate a place of learning such as Moat Academy where the mental work we do requires a quiet and distraction-free environment.

Here are two video tours (approximately 1 minute each) of the new office:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHJ8B1G4LLk

Moat Academy Video Tour ( with activities ongoing)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPfBbYrvBhs

Moat Academy Video Tour with no Ongoing Activity

Apply on https://moatacademy.com/ to kick-start your career in the software development field.

Programming abilities alone are not enough to get hired and sustain a lasting career within tech; at times we often undervalue traits that set excellent software engineers apart from the average. Even those who struggle with coding concepts can differentiate themselves by leaning into the skills accessible to everyone.

Last week on Wednesday, March 2nd ; Morgan J Lopes ( the co-author of Code School: Overcome Imposter Syndrome. Kick-Start Your Tech Career. ) was with us at Moat Academy via Zoom to take our Cohort 20 members on Soft Skills for Software Developers.

Morgan co-founded Polar Notion, a software agency in Atlanta, and served as CEO for ten years. He currently serves at the CTO for New Story Charity (YC 15), named Fast Company's World Most Innovative Company four consecutive years

Here is the recording of the session, which will be beneficial for most career starters in software development :


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axyFfuDqupg

If you want to be part of our next coding boot camp, please apply on https://moatacademy.com/

@ JOGICE, please contact us through our website.

A “gateway to something” as defined by Cambridge dictionary is a way of achieving something.

Yes, Moat Academy is solidly a gateway to a career in the software development industry with proven track records.

For example, just to mention a few of our participants that graduated last year, 2021 and where they now work:

▪ Adedayo, Full Stack Developer - ACOMART Media Group LLC
▪ Samuel, Full Stack Developer- Fidelity Bank
▪ Emmanuel,Software Engineer-VeraPax Technologies
▪ Olamide, Full Stack Developer Quadracle Solutions Limited
▪ Prosper,Software Developer- Safic Technologies Ltd
▪ Stephen, Software Engineer - Novaji Introserve
▪ Toheeb, Full Stack Web Developer- Ritemate Technologies
▪ Toluwanimi,Software Developer, CWG

Do you have desire to start a career as a software developer or switch from your present career path to software development?

Join our next cohort by applying on https://moatacademy.com

A “gateway to something” as defined by Cambridge dictionary is a way of achieving something.

Yes, Moat Academy is solidly a gateway to a career in the software development industry with proven track records.

For example, just to mention a few of our participants that graduated last year, 2021 and where they now work:

▪ Adedayo, Full Stack Developer - ACOMART Media Group LLC
▪ Samuel, Full Stack Developer- Fidelity Bank
▪ Emmanuel,Software Engineer-VeraPax Technologies
▪ Olamide, Full Stack Developer Quadracle Solutions Limited
▪ Stephen, Software Engineer - Novaji Introserve
▪ Toheeb, Full Stack Web Developer- Ritemate Technologies
▪ Toluwanimi,Software Developer, CWG
▪ Prosper,Software Developer- Safic Technologies Ltd

Do you have desire to start a career as a software developer or switch from your present career path to software development?

Join our next cohort by applying on https://moatacademy.com

“I got a new job in this field within a month of completion … love to code, debug, etc now and I never knew I would.” - Toluwanimi

An interview with our Alumna, Toluwanimi Sola-Adeyemi (Software Developer at CWG)

Moat Academy: Can we meet you?

My name is Toluwanimi Sola-Adeyemi. I am 22 years old and I have a BA in English as well as an MSc in Finance, both from the University of Kentucky.

Moat Academy: What were you doing before coming to Moat Academy?

Before coming to Moat Academy I was completing my Finance degree, and I was quickly realizing it was not the path I wanted to continue on in life.

Moat Academy: What exactly do you want to achieve with the software development skills?

With the software development skills I gained from Moat Academy, I want to build/contribute to building meaningful products. Products that have positive impacts on everyone that use them.

Moat Academy: How have things changed for you since gaining software development skills?

My life has completely changed since I attended Moat Academy. I got a new job in this field within a month of completion and I am discovering a part of myself that I never knew. I love to code, debug, etc now and I never knew I would.

Moat Academy: What was your biggest fear before coming to Moat Academy and what do you feel about it now?

My biggest fear before coming to Moat Academy was that I would not be able to grasp the concepts being taught because I wasn’t good at maths. Most times I would hear CS (Computer Science) students say that you have to be good at maths if not you will not succeed in coding. I have overcome this fear now because even though I’m still not the strongest mathematician, a lot of coding is also logic and using your brain to think about why/how etc, and Moat Academy really helped me with this.

Moat Academy: How will you describe your experience in Moat Academy?

I would describe my experience at Moat Academy as a very enriching and empowering one. The STEM field is one that is so male-dominated and one of our trainers at Moat was a woman, so I was very pleased and encouraged to learn from her every day.

Moat Academy: What have you been able to achieve with the training?

As I mentioned earlier, I received a job offer about a month after graduating from CWG PLC where I am now a Software Developer. Without Moat Academy I would not have felt confident enough to apply or even make it past the technical interviews. I have had to pick up other technologies/languages/frameworks at work but it is made easier with the foundational knowledge I gained from Moat.

Moat Academy: What advice do you have for those coming into Moat Academy?

I would advise anyone coming to Moat Academy to be ready to learn. The training is very hands-on and the morning leadership sessions are also very useful for your life after Moat.

Moat Academy: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

In 5 years I hope to be a Senior Software Engineer either heading my own company or working for a company that is building things to empower Nigerians (not just payment applications).

Apply on https://moatacademy.com to kick-start your career in the software development field.

Accelerating your Career Path in the Software Development Industry

For five years now, Moat Academy has been ushering many into the software development field.

For Instance:
In 2017 , Toba came to Moat Academy and today works as a Software Engineer at Interswitch group
In 2018 , Tega came to Moat Academy and today works as an Application Developer at A2Z Cloud, UK
In 2019 , Kenneth came to Moat Academy and today he is the developer of a University's admission portal that screened over 15,000 candidates
In 2020 , Naheemah came to Moat Academy and today works as a Software Engineer at Venture Garden Group
In 2021 , Tolu came to Moat Academy and today works as a Junior Software Developer at CWG

2022 is your time to start your own journey in this impactful career, if you so desire...

Our curriculum is well proven to be effective and efficient, our Trainers are also vastly experienced to equip you with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to be a top-notch Software Developer!

Apply on https://moatacademy.com to kick-start your career in the software development field.

Commencement Date: January 10, 2022 (Apply early before all our slots are taken)
Duration: 12 weeks, Monday to Friday (9am to 3pm)

More than half of the top 10 largest companies in the world (by market capitalization) are data-centric: Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Facebook, Tencent, Alibaba. The world economy is shifting from oil and gas to data-economy.

As so much is being invested to capture and derive more value from data, companies are finding ways to protect these data, one of the ways they do this is through application security, no wonder the demand for Application Security Engineers has sky-rocketed.

A quick search of Application Security Engineer Jobs in United States on LinkedIn shows an alarming 15,000 + job vacancies.

The remote jobs posted within the last 14 days for Application security Engineers on Indeed are over 8,000 vacancies.

An Application Security Engineer ensures that every step of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) follows security best practices. They are also responsible for adhering to secure coding principles and aid in testing the application against security risks/parameters, thus assuring that application security vulnerabilities are mitigated.

Moat Academy gives you an opportunity to become an Application Security Engineer at our next Secure Coding Bootcamp ,by applying on https://securecoding.moatacademy.com

All over the world including Nigeria, companies are actively recruiting Application Security Engineers and there is a serious shortage of these professionals globally.

According to Atlas VPN team report, the fastest-growing cybersecurity skill in 2021 is Application Development Security. It has been predicted that the demand for this competence is determined to rise by 164% in five years.

Commencement Date : November 27,2021
Duration : 4 weeks ( workshop holds on Saturdays only , 9am to 5pm)
Certification : Certnexus Cyber Secure Coder
Pre-requisite: Programming experience required ( if you are without programming experience, our Full Stack Development Boot Camp, https://moatacademy.com is a good place to start).

We are generating more data each day than the previous. Conservative estimates predict by 2025 that we will store at least five times more data than we have accumulated to date - approximately 44 zettabytes (one zettabyte has 21 zeros!). And less than 10% of this data is structured and coming from many different sources. This is having a significant impact on organizations as while they are capturing more data, they need to unlock the value of that data.

Please join us on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 by 3pm as we welcome Megan Smith Branch , the Chief Operating and Product Officer at CertNexus to discuss the what is needed to thrive in a data-centric world and how to make data available, driving value for the business.

Register for free on https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QRQVwaTwQ5aFJOh_rsXkLg

We are generating more data each day than the previous. Conservative estimates predict by 2025 that we will store at least five times more data than we have accumulated to date - approximately 44 zettabytes (one zettabyte has 21 zeros!). And less than 10% of this data is structured and coming from many different sources. This is having a significant impact on organizations as while they are capturing more data, they need to unlock the value of that data.

Please join us on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 by 3pm as we welcome Megan Smith Branch, the Chief Operating and Product Officer at CertNexus to discuss the what is needed to thrive in a data-centric world and how to make data available, driving value for the business.

Register for free on https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QRQVwaTwQ5aFJOh_rsXkLg

Facebook and her other social networking sites were down for some hours this week, making data unavailable to their users during the period of outage. Within few hours, Facebook’s stock plunged and Mark Zuckerberg’s personal wealth fell by nearly $7 billion as reported.

We believe it is high time every member of cyber community came together to discuss the value of data and its availability to prepare us for the future ahead.

Please join us on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 by 3pm as we welcome Megan Smith Branch, the Chief Operating and Product Officer at CertNexus to speak on the topic: “Data – The New Global Currency Driving Business Value” by registering on https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QRQVwaTwQ5aFJOh_rsXkLg

On Thursday, September 30, 2021 by 3:00pm (WAT) , Jeff Felice (President, CertNexus), who serves on a number of industry groups focused on skills development including the NIST NICE (The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education, led by the National Institute of Standards and Technology in the USA) Working Group, will be with us to discuss the topic: " Matching Cybersecurity Skills to Jobs, A Step to Bridge the Skills Gap. "

He will be using the NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework among many other things to provide pathways to rewarding cybersecurity careers.

Register for free on https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LG6n9hWTQ1GMfvzkYfY8Mw

On Thursday, September 30, 2021 by 3:00pm (WAT) , Jeff Felice (President, CertNexus), who serves on a number of industry groups focused on skills development including the NIST NICE (The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education, led by the National Institute of Standards and Technology in the USA) Working Group, will be with us to discuss the topic: " Matching Cybersecurity Skills to Jobs, A Step to Bridge the Skills Gap. "

He will be using the NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework among many other things to provide pathways to rewarding cybersecurity careers.

Register for free on https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LG6n9hWTQ1GMfvzkYfY8Mw

You can become a software developer by joining our last cohort for this year, 2021.

Alex was part of the last graduated cohort for the year 2020, he gained employment as a software developer in less than a week after the boot camp (before the year ended). Read more about his journey with us here: https://moatacademy.com/blog/2021/03/18/so-i-graduated-from-moat-academy-on-dec-5-and-about-a-week-later-i-got-a-job-alex/.

At Moat Academy, we have created an environment that fosters rapid growth and high performance for our participants to become remarkable developers even without prior knowledge in software development.

Our Alumni are enjoying accelerated career in the software development field using their skills in various companies such as Interswitch group, Venture Garden groups, Access Bank, UBA Bank and so on.

Apply on https://moatacademy.com/ and be part of our next coding boot camp starting September 20, 2021

Participants will be adequately trained to be able to handle the following responsibilities as a software developer:

Web Application Front End Development using HTML/HTML5, CSS/CSS3, building responsive website using Bootstrap classes, Javascript, Jquery and React Js

and

Server-Side Programming: MySQL Database modeling and handling, PHP or Python Programming using OOP and Laravel or Flask Framework respectively, AJAX along with other technologies that make development seamless.

"So I Graduated From Moat Academy on Dec 5 and About a Week Later, I Got a Job" – Alex

An interview with our Alumnus, Alexander Adedeji (now employed as a software developer ):

Can we meet you?
My name is Alexander Adedeji, I was a student of the cohort 15 boot camp that ended in December 2020.

What were you doing before coming to Moat Academy?
I was a junior accountant at a firm on the island. Before and during Moat Academy

What exactly do you want to achieve with the software development skills?
Move humanity forward with Software Solutions that make life easier for people.

Why did you choose Moat Academy for Developers?
Well, when I decided to switch career and go into tech. I was looking for a boot camp where I could get the most in a short period and I would not break the bank. Out of all the boot camps I researched, Moat Academy had amazing reviews and testimony for the tuition fee they were requesting and looking back, I can gladly say I made the right choice.

How has things changed for you since gaining software development skills?
Programming has helped me become more of a logical thinker than I was, now anytime I look at a problem, any problem at all, I subconsciously break it down into various part and find the best possible solution.

What was your biggest fear before coming to Moat Academy and what do you feel about it now?
That I was just going to waste my time and energy and would probably not learn anything by the end of the 3 months, because people usually say tech is hard but Moat Academy changed that.

How will you describe your experience in Moat Academy?
Moat Academy was intense, fun but intense, the tutors were more than helpful in teaching industry best practices, I did not just learn software development at Moat Academy, I learnt industry best practices, which I must say have impressed my employer a lot.

What have you been able to achieve with the training?
I have been able to acquire software skills, job offers, among other things.

Can you share your experiences with us since you graduated from Moat Academy?
So I graduated from Moat Academy on Dec 5 and about a week later, I got a job. Just being fresh out of the boot camp and into the industry was like from a fishpond to the ocean. First week was rocky because I had to learn a different framework from what I was taught. Surprisingly, I picked it up pretty fast, and in my first two months of working, I have learnt two different frameworks and been a part of three different completed projects, that alone got rid of any fear or doubt I had about myself .

What advice do you have for those coming into Moat Academy?
I think what most people struggle with is that, what Moat Academy is offering is too good to be true. I had that same struggle my first two weeks, until one day during the soft skills classes (Please never miss these classes) that if I followed all the rules and principles, they could promise me that I would get into the industry. I am glad I followed, because I am reaping a lot, so please if your reason for coming to Moat Academy is to be a software developer, just follow everything. It is just for 3 months. You will not regret it.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Running a Software company dedicated to building Apps and software to make life easy for humanity

Apply on https://moatacademy.com/ to be part of our next coding boot camp

Accelerating your Career Path in the Software Development Industry

@Hendrix50, thank you for your interest. We are not on whatsapp, please visit here to see more details, https://moatacademy.com/pages/courses

You can become a software developer by joining our last cohort for this year, 2021.

Alex was part of the last graduated cohort for the year 2020, he gained employment as a software developer in less than a week after the boot camp (before the year ended). Read more about his journey with us here: https://moatacademy.com/blog/2021/03/18/so-i-graduated-from-moat-academy-on-dec-5-and-about-a-week-later-i-got-a-job-alex/.

At Moat Academy, we have created an environment that fosters rapid growth and high performance for our participants to become remarkable developers even without prior knowledge in software development.

Our Alumni are enjoying accelerated career in the software development field using their skills in various companies such as Interswitch group, Venture Garden groups, Access Bank, UBA Bank and so on.

Apply on https://moatacademy.com/ and be part of our next coding boot camp starting September 20, 2021

Participants will be adequately trained to be able to handle the following responsibilities as a software developer:

Web Application Front End Development using HTML/HTML5, CSS/CSS3, building responsive website using Bootstrap classes, Javascript, Jquery and React Js

and

Server-Side Programming: MySQL Database modeling and handling, PHP or Python Programming using OOP and Laravel or Flask Framework respectively, AJAX along with other technologies that make development seamless.

What’s the One Thing All Software Engineers Need To Know? Let Us Tell You.

The answer is Security by Design

Organizations are moving to DevOps and Agile workflows, and they are doing so at a record pace. If you are an app developer and you don't have security by design best practices, you are going to need them. Whether it is re-used or new code, you have to put security first, last, and always.

Part of the maturation process of a software developer is the ability to be able to write codes that do not introduce vulnerabilities into the system to ensure our applications do not leave loopholes for cyber fraud and other IT security risks.

CertNexus , a certification body in the USA, with its mission to closing the emerging tech global skills gap is teaming up with Moat Academy to enhance software developers skill set.

At Moat Academy Secure Coding Boot camp , we teach security by design for all programming languages, as well as how to best deal with the current OWASP Top 10 and beyond. You can put yourself on the top of the stack by having the knowledge and skill set to work within any DevOps environment. And an option to transition into Application Security Engineers (if you so desire).

According to the data presented by the Atlas VPN team, the fastest-growing cyber-security skill in 2021 is Application Development Security . The demand for this competence is determined to rise by 164% in five years.

Separate yourself from other programmers, become a Cyber Secure Coder.

Apply on https://securecoding.moatacademy.com and accelerate your career (limited slots available).

Commencement Date : August 21, 2021.
Duration : 4 Saturdays, 9am at 5pm.
Mode of Delivery : Instructor Led (in-person and online available).

Join our June Boot Camp by applying on https://moatacademy.com and let us usher you into the industry.

"So I Graduated From Moat Academy on Dec 5 and About a Week Later, I Got a Job" – Alex

An interview with our Alumnus, Alexander Adedeji (now employed as a software developer ):

Can we meet you?
My name is Alexander Adedeji, I was a student of the cohort 15 boot camp that ended in December 2020.

What were you doing before coming to Moat Academy?
I was a junior accountant at a firm on the island. Before and during Moat Academy

What exactly do you want to achieve with the software development skills?
Move humanity forward with Software Solutions that make life easier for people.

Why did you choose Moat Academy for Developers?
Well, when I decided to switch career and go into tech. I was looking for a boot camp where I could get the most in a short period and I would not break the bank. Out of all the boot camps I researched, Moat Academy had amazing reviews and testimony for the tuition fee they were requesting and looking back, I can gladly say I made the right choice.

How has things changed for you since gaining software development skills?
Programming has helped me become more of a logical thinker than I was, now anytime I look at a problem, any problem at all, I subconsciously break it down into various part and find the best possible solution.

What was your biggest fear before coming to Moat Academy and what do you feel about it now?
That I was just going to waste my time and energy and would probably not learn anything by the end of the 3 months, because people usually say tech is hard but Moat Academy changed that.

How will you describe your experience in Moat Academy?
Moat Academy was intense, fun but intense, the tutors were more than helpful in teaching industry best practices, I did not just learn software development at Moat Academy, I learnt industry best practices, which I must say have impressed my employer a lot.

What have you been able to achieve with the training?
I have been able to acquire software skills, job offers, among other things.

Can you share your experiences with us since you graduated from Moat Academy?
So I graduated from Moat Academy on Dec 5 and about a week later, I got a job. Just being fresh out of the boot camp and into the industry was like from a fishpond to the ocean. First week was rocky because I had to learn a different framework from what I was taught. Surprisingly, I picked it up pretty fast, and in my first two months of working, I have learnt two different frameworks and been a part of three different completed projects, that alone got rid of any fear or doubt I had about myself .

What advice do you have for those coming into Moat Academy?
I think what most people struggle with is that, what Moat Academy is offering is too good to be true. I had that same struggle my first two weeks, until one day during the soft skills classes (Please never miss these classes) that if I followed all the rules and principles, they could promise me that I would get into the industry. I am glad I followed, because I am reaping a lot, so please if your reason for coming to Moat Academy is to be a software developer, just follow everything. It is just for 3 months. You will not regret it.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Running a Software company dedicated to building Apps and software to make life easy for humanity

Apply on https://moatacademy.com/ to be part of our next coding boot camp

Accelerating your Career Path in the Software Development Industry

"So I Graduated From Moat Academy on Dec 5 and About a Week Later, I Got a Job" – Alex

An interview with our Alumnus, Alexander Adedeji (now employed as a software developer ):

Can we meet you?
My name is Alexander Adedeji, I was a student of the cohort 15 boot camp that ended in December 2020.

What were you doing before coming to Moat Academy?
I was a junior accountant at a firm on the island. Before and during Moat Academy

What exactly do you want to achieve with the software development skills?
Move humanity forward with Software Solutions that make life easier for people.

Why did you choose Moat Academy for Developers?
Well, when I decided to switch career and go into tech. I was looking for a boot camp where I could get the most in a short period and I would not break the bank. Out of all the boot camps I researched, Moat Academy had amazing reviews and testimony for the tuition fee they were requesting and looking back, I can gladly say I made the right choice.

How has things changed for you since gaining software development skills?
Programming has helped me become more of a logical thinker than I was, now anytime I look at a problem, any problem at all, I subconsciously break it down into various part and find the best possible solution.

What was your biggest fear before coming to Moat Academy and what do you feel about it now?
That I was just going to waste my time and energy and would probably not learn anything by the end of the 3 months, because people usually say tech is hard but Moat Academy changed that.

How will you describe your experience in Moat Academy?
Moat Academy was intense, fun but intense, the tutors were more than helpful in teaching industry best practices, I did not just learn software development at Moat Academy, I learnt industry best practices, which I must say have impressed my employer a lot.

What have you been able to achieve with the training?
I have been able to acquire software skills, job offers, among other things.

Can you share your experiences with us since you graduated from Moat Academy?
So I graduated from Moat Academy on Dec 5 and about a week later, I got a job. Just being fresh out of the boot camp and into the industry was like from a fishpond to the ocean. First week was rocky because I had to learn a different framework from what I was taught. Surprisingly, I picked it up pretty fast, and in my first two months of working, I have learnt two different frameworks and been a part of three different completed projects, that alone got rid of any fear or doubt I had about myself .

What advice do you have for those coming into Moat Academy?
I think what most people struggle with is that, what Moat Academy is offering is too good to be true. I had that same struggle my first two weeks, until one day during the soft skills classes (Please never miss these classes) that if I followed all the rules and principles, they could promise me that I would get into the industry. I am glad I followed, because I am reaping a lot, so please if your reason for coming to Moat Academy is to be a software developer, just follow everything. It is just for 3 months. You will not regret it.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Running a Software company dedicated to building Apps and software to make life easy for humanity

Apply on https://moatacademy.com/ to be part of our next coding boot camp

Accelerating your Career Path in the Software Development Industry

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) is an information security standard for organizations that handle branded credit cards from the major card schemes. The standard was created to increase controls around cardholder data to reduce credit card fraud.

All organizations (no matter the size) that accept, process, store, or transmit credit card or debit card data must comply with PCI DSS requirements.

Among its 12 requirements is Requirement 6 : Develop and maintain secure systems and applications with 3 important subgroups: Vulnerability Management, Change control, and Software Development Requirements.

A subsection of it, requirement 6.5 states that you should address common coding vulnerabilities in software-development processes as follows:
• Train developers at least annually in up-to-date secure coding techniques, including how to avoid common coding vulnerabilities.
• Develop applications based on secure coding guidelines

To achieve requirement 6.5 , Moat Academy Secure Coding Boot Camp have made available quality training that takes into consideration all the 3 important subgroups mentioned above for software developers to ensure continuous protection of cardholder data with a globally accepted certification, Cyber Secure Coder from CertNexus which will be awarded upon passing the CSC 201 Examination.

PCI compliance certification is valid for one year from the date the certificate is issued. To maintain compliance, you are required to renew your certificate annually irrespective of your level. Keeping your certification valid, means you are taking responsibility to protect your customers from frauds, and your organization from reputational loss, financial loss, litigations and so on.

And more importantly, it would be a double loss if any breach occurs when an organization is not in full compliance, because they will further suffer financial loss by paying a fine to PCI Security Standards Council.

Ensuring compliance with requirement 6.5 is just a click away! Apply on https://securecoding.moatacademy.com to get your developers trained.

Become an Application Security Engineer in 2021!

A quick search on LinkedIn for Application Security jobs in the United States will yield over 73,000 results.
A further check on Indeed on remote job roles for Application Security Engineer yielded over 9,000 vacancies.

Due to the short supply of individuals with these in-demand skills, Application Security Engineers earn more money than Application Developers ( i.e Software Developers) and are in high demand, but the job requires additional training in security.

CertNexus, with its mission to closing the emerging tech global skills gap is teaming up with Moat Academy to bridge this huge gap.

At Moat Academy Secure Coding Boot camp, we equip individuals with programming experience with the much needed security skills to improve their ability to design and develop highly protected applications with confidence and further enable their transitioning to Application Security Engineers.

The training encompasses all you need to gain an entry into the Application Security Engineering role and be great at it. We cover the following:

▪ Identifying and eliminating vulnerabilities in software projects using Security by Design approach.
▪ Leveraging the OWASP Top Ten best practices to protect users and data.
▪ Going beyond OWASP Top Ten and applying Risk-based approach to elicit security requirements.
▪ Applying Static/ Dynamic Security Testing or Penetration testing
▪ Maintaining Security in Post-development phase. It also includes forensic investigation to find evidences after a breach;
▪ And, a veritable certification (Cyber Secure Coder by CertNexus) that is tenable anywhere in the world as you transition into your new career.

Are you a software developer that want more from your career than you presently have? Then, what are you waiting for?
Apply on https://securecoding.moatacademy.com/ and set up yourself for the global stage.

Free Webinar : Secure Application Development, The Fastest Growing Cybersecurity Job Skill Across Africa.

A recent study has reported that Secure Application Development is the fastest growing cybersecurity skill across Africa for 2021, and that demand for it will increase by 164% within the next 5 years. In 2020 there were 30,000 job vacancies requiring these skills and due to the short supply of individuals with these in-demand skills, the average salary for the positions is proportionately higher.

In this webinar we will discuss the impact of application security, what is needed to better identify coding vulnerabilities – including those in the OWASP Top Ten, and learn why incorporating security into all phases of software development lifecycle is a must-have for any development team.

We will also explain why certification is becoming part of the new normal for development professionals especially as regulations and standards, such as PCI-DSS, are requiring verifiable training. Register early on https://securecoding.moatacademy.com/webinar

Thursday, February 18, 2021
3:00 PM - 04:00 PM (WAT)

Speaker:
Jeff Felice

As President of CertNexus, Jeff Felice is responsible for advancing the company's mission of closing the emerging technology skills gap. With 25 years of experience within the training and certification industry, serving in general management and practice leadership roles, Jeff combines his passion for professional performance with technology to bring change within global organizations while improving the opportunities for individuals in emerging tech.

Jeff also serves on a number of industry groups focused on skills development including the NIST NICE Working Group, Open Skills Network, Credential Engine Certification and Licensure Advisory Group, and IEEE Global Initiative Education Committee. When not working towards improving the lives of others, Jeff can be found doing the same for his own as an avid reader and cycling enthusiast.

Every Year, we have people come into Moat Academy and leave as Software Developers. For instance :

In 2017 , Toba came to Moat Academy and today works as a Software Engineer at Interswitch group

In 2018 , Tega came to Moat Academy and today works as an Application Developer at A2Z Cloud, UK

In 2019 , Kenneth came to Moat Academy and today he is the developer of a University’s admission portal that screened over 15,000 candidates

In 2020 , Naheemah came to Moat Academy and today works as a Software Developer at Double Assure Prudential Limited

4 good years of being part of the success stories of several Software Developers and still waxing strong!

Having a great year is beyond wishful thinking; our actions and decisions within the year will play a huge role in how it would turn out to be.

Why not let’s work together to empower you too in becoming a Software Developer.
How does it sound?
In 2021, [put your name] came to Moat Academy and today [put what you wish for yourself in the software industry]

Apply on https://moatacademy.com/ to kick-start your career in the software development field.

Commencement Date: March 22, 2021 (Apply early before all our slots are taken)
Duration: 12 weeks, Monday to Friday (9am to 3pm)

Every Year, we have people come into Moat Academy and leave as Software Developers. For instance :

In 2017 , Toba came to Moat Academy and today works as a Software Engineer at Interswitch group

In 2018 , Tega came to Moat Academy and today works as an Application Developer at A2Z Cloud, UK

In 2019 , Kenneth came to Moat Academy and today he is the developer of a University’s admission portal that screened over 15,000 candidates

In 2020 , Naheemah came to Moat Academy and today works as a Software Developer at Double Assure Prudential Limited

4 good years of being part of the success stories of several Software Developers and still waxing strong!
Having a great year is beyond wishful thinking; our actions and decisions within the year will play a huge role in how it would turn out to be.

Why not let’s work together to empower you too in becoming a Software Developer.
How does it sound?
In 2021, [put your name] came to Moat Academy and today [put what you wish for yourself in the software industry]

Apply on https://moatacademy.com/ to kick-start your career in the software development field.

Commencement Date: March 22, 2021 (Apply early before all our slots are taken)
Duration: 12 weeks, Monday to Friday (9am to 3pm)

Every year has its own narrative, what are your narratives for the past years? For us:

In 2017 , Toba came to Moat Academy and today works as a Software Engineer at Interswitch group

In 2018 , Tega came to Moat Academy and today works as an Application Developer at A2Z Cloud, UK

In 2019 , Kenneth came to Moat Academy and today he is the developer of a University’s admission portal that screened over 15,000 candidates

In 2020 , Naheemah came to Moat Academy and today works as a Software Developer at Double Assure Prudential Limited

4 good years of being part of the success stories of several Software Developers and still waxing strong!

Having a great year is beyond wishful thinking; our actions and decisions within the year will play a huge role in how it would turn out to be.

Why not let’s work together to write a better narrative with you as the main character?
How does it sound?
In 2021, [put your name] came to Moat Academy and today [put what you wish for yourself in the software industry]

Join our March Boot camp and kick-start your career in the software development field by applying on https://moatacademy.com/

Commencement Date: March 22, 2021 (Application closes as soon as all our slots are filled or by March 15, 2021)
Duration: 12 weeks, Monday to Friday (9am to 3pm)

@talk2hb1, please see picture on our blog here: https://moatacademy.com/blog/ .
We could not have posted a picture here but a quick search of the interviewee's full name on Google search could have also solved your puzzle.

Stories like this are synonymous to Moat Academy. Have you read our interview with our alumnus, Kenneth who developed and deployed a university portal being used by over 15,000 candidates in less than 3 months of his graduation from the academy. Read interview below:

“…I’ve hosted my first application which helps more that fifteen thousand applicants and a university administrative body manage their screening process” - Kenneth

Moat Academy: Why did you choose Moat Academy for Developers?
Kenneth: At first, I chose Moat Academy because the training syllabus is rich, and the price tag is quite affordable. From my observation, I realized that the training environment is satisfying, and the tutors are widely experienced in their various fields and their training skills are awesome.

Moat Academy: How has things changed for you since gaining the software development skills?
Kenneth: Software development is a very attractive course because the world is gradually upgrading from the traditional ways of life into an automated process. From my experience so far, I realized that any software application built to tackle and solve a problem in our society is 100% welcome and appreciated by the society. After gaining my software development skills with the help of Moat Academy, I realized that commitment is a very serious task that must be considered to enable us accomplish a particular project, time management and self discipline is a big project on its own; how I was able to accomplish and launch my first application was by the grace of God, but I have taken a decision to always be a manager of myself and my activities.

Implementation is not as easy as it was during my training, though my mindset then was that my tutors were pushing us so hard within a short period of time, but being in the field with no tutor to help me manage my time and project is very demanding and confusing, I’ve been very careful.

Moat Academy: What was your biggest fear before coming to Moat Academy and what do you feel about it now?
Kenneth: My biggest fear was to work on an application on my own and to enable it to be accessed worldwide, thanks to Moat Academy’s commitment in my dream. Today, I’ve hosted my first application which helps more that fifteen thousand applicants and a university administrative body manage their screening process. The appreciation/recommendation after using the application is beautiful and encouraging.

Moat Academy: How will you describe your experience at Moat Academy?
Kenneth: Studying with more than 10 intelligent people in my cohort is not an easy task, most especially when you are not getting a particular line of code and others are done with it. But these challenges are what actually brought us closer and stronger together. Thanks to the tutors who always gave listening ears; they always guide and encourage me; I can’t stop thanking them.

The unstoppable weekend projects really gave me a lot of sleepless nights - during my training, I was in a different world, my relationship with friends was cut down to the minimum, most of my friends thought I was purposely avoiding them, they couldn’t understand that I was in the war front of software development. All these experiences are not wasted, and they are actually the fuel to my dream.

Moat Academy: What have been able to achieve with the training?
Kenneth: I’ve achieved so much from the training; Self-confidence, project management, debugging skills, project hosting, development/implementation of complicated application from scratch.

Moat Academy: What advice do you have for those coming into Moat Academy?
Kenneth: Like what a wise man will always say; you have to unlearn to learn. Don’t compete with your colleagues in class, compete with your doubts/fears. Don’t keep malice in a learning environment, always carry an open heart. Malice and anger can only discourage you and you might end up forgetting your initial purpose of learning. What brought you to Moat Academy is nothing compare to what you can achieve after your course.

Moat Academy: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Kenneth: I see myself developing and implementing an application that we need in our nation.

Apply today on https://moatacademy.com/ , let us give you the ‘Moat’ advantage!

“I have had more job offers in 3 months that I graduated from Moat Academy than the entire two and half years in my former career” – Naheemah (Software Developer at YIP)

An interview with our Alumna, Naheemah Adeleke:

Can we meet you?
My name is Naheemah Adeleke, a member of the cohort 14 bootcamp that ended in August 2020.

What were you doing before coming to Moat Academy?
I was working in a retail Luxury firm as a Client service executive, and within a year, I was promoted to a Group Sales Manager in the same firm.

What exactly do you want to achieve with the software development skills?
With my software development skill, I want to develop large scale enterprise solutions that will be beneficial to people in most part of the world.

Why did you choose Moat Academy for Developers?
The link to Moat Academy website was sent to me by a friend amongst other software training websites, on skimming through, the reviews caught my eye; I was amazed by the fact that I could be a software developer even without prior knowledge in programming.

How has things changed for you since gaining software development skills?
The journey has been amazing, I thank God every day that I made that decision to come to Moat Academy, the feeling that I can make an impact on the community and the world at large, not even to talk about the numerous job offers in this field.

What was your biggest fear before coming to Moat Academy and what do you feel about it now?
My biggest fear before joining Moat Academy is the fact that I am not a computer science graduate; I felt it might be more difficult for me grasping things in class due to that reason (I was scared I would be the dullard in class). Right now, I am confident I feel I am on the right path and I am adding value even though I am continuously learning.

How will you describe your experience in Moat Academy?
My experience in Moat Academy for me is one I cannot forget; I was transformed not just to a programmer. It was a total re-orientation for me with the career lessons I got from there.

What have you been able to achieve with the training?
I am able to acquire software skills, career lessons, job offers and extreme happiness doing what I love.

Can you share your experiences with us since you graduated from Moat Academy?
I have had more job offers in 3 months that I graduated from Moat Academy than the entire two and half years in my former career. Though, in the first week of my job, I suffered greatly from imposter syndrome, I wonder if I can actually do stuff I claim I can do, because the outside world was totally different from training school. Learning and writing code at your own pace was really different from organization standard, but then I adjusted (still adjusting), I knew doing stuff I am not confident of doing is a great way to grow, I have so many positive writings I scribble on my sticky note and stick on my table at work, it helps me greatly to achieve my task for the day. Luckily also, I have a boss that feels I am adding value, this helps increase my “can do” spirit, it also makes me strive more to work on that hard task.

What advice do you have for those coming into Moat Academy?
Don’t let the fact that you do not have a prior experience hinder you to become the best you can be. Also never see the class assessment as too much, it really helped me to know if I understood what is being taught or not. Lastly, don’t joke with the morning career sessions.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
In 5 years, I see myself building world class solutions through learning of other valuable and trending languages, also to be an artificial intelligent (AI) guru .

Apply on https://moatacademy.com/ to be part of our next coding boot camp

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